Description
Explore the haunting beauty of 'Foliage in the Underworld', a remarkable poetry collection that resonates with the intricate layers of life and society. This captivating book, published in 2020 by Puncher and Wattmann, invites readers into the unique poetic realm of Sharkey, whose insightful works reflect on contemporary Australian culture with wit and depth. Sharkey’s ability to engage with the complexities of the human experience sets this collection apart, making it a profound addition for poetry lovers and enthusiasts of Australian literature. The vision articulated by Martin Duwell in the Australian Poetry Review emphasizes Sharkey's quest to enrich poetry's role as a social commentary, acknowledging the humor and gravitas in our shared existence. This collection revises and pulls together verses from multiple, often obscure sources—an ideal choice for those who appreciate both innovation and tradition in poetry. Delve into themes that tug at the national psyche, yet navigate with a light touch on the weighty topics of life, as detailed by Jeremy Fisher in Text. Whether you are a devoted collector of Australian poetry or a newcomer curious about the genre, 'Foliage in the Underworld' promises to stimulate thought and spark conversation. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925780604. Year: 2020. Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925780604
Year: 2020
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Martin Duwell wrote in Australian Poetry Review that 'Sharkey's project seems to be built on a desire to make poetry once more (or more satisfactorily) deal with life as a socially lived phenomenon, and that 'not many people are writing so well and so humorously about the Australia we inhabit'. Jeremy Fisher wrote in the journal Text, that Sharkey 'has the rare ability to reach into our national psyche and pull out the ugly centre yet not rail at the horror of it all'.
Since relinquishing editorship of the Australian Poetry Journal, Sharkey has published Many Such as She: an anthology of Australian Victorian Women Poets of World War One (2018, revised edition 2019) with Walleah Press, Hobart. The present collection gathers and sometimes revises poems from stray current or hard to find sources.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925780604
Year: 2020
Publisher: Puncher and Wattmann
Description:
Martin Duwell wrote in Australian Poetry Review that 'Sharkey's project seems to be built on a desire to make poetry once more (or more satisfactorily) deal with life as a socially lived phenomenon, and that 'not many people are writing so well and so humorously about the Australia we inhabit'. Jeremy Fisher wrote in the journal Text, that Sharkey 'has the rare ability to reach into our national psyche and pull out the ugly centre yet not rail at the horror of it all'.
Since relinquishing editorship of the Australian Poetry Journal, Sharkey has published Many Such as She: an anthology of Australian Victorian Women Poets of World War One (2018, revised edition 2019) with Walleah Press, Hobart. The present collection gathers and sometimes revises poems from stray current or hard to find sources.